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Patent GB-190227631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Forging Machines and Rolling Mills.
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 27,631. Briede, O. Dec. 15. Forging; rolling.-Relates to feeding and turning mechanisms for ingots. An ingot h, Fig. 1, is mounted on a mandrel g, which is moved so that the ingot can be seized by the oscillating swaging- devices a. The compression of springs i<1>, i<2>, which serve to draw back the mandrel on release, is thus alternately increased and diminished through the action of a collar f on the spindle f sliding in guides e, e<1> on a slide d. During swaging, a shaft k continually drives gear wheels k<1>, l, the latter being mounted on an internally-screwed sleeve secured in a bearing c' and mounted on a spindle m rigidly connected, at m<1>, to the slide d, causing it to advance slowly. Springs t<1>, t<2>, Fig. 3, are similarly arranged on a rod s sliding in a guide s<1>, which is pivoted to a lever p, oscillating so that while the ingot and mandrel are held in the swages, the spring t<2> is compressed, to cause the rod s, on the release of the ingot, to rock the lever o and pawl o<1>, and turn the shaft f and mandrel g, by means of the ratchet-wheel n. The parts are then returned to their normal positions.
Patent GB-190227957-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Apparatus for Controlling Signals on Railways and the like Permanent Ways
Inventor: WEISS ALBERT
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 27,957. Weiss, A. Dec. 18. Controling and locking signals; semaphore &c. signals.-Relates to electrical apparatus for controlling signals on railways &c., so that a signal cannot be given for a train starting from a station, until the preceding train has reached the next station. The signal rod a is provided with a hook e, which engages a recess f in the drum g mounted in pivoted cheeks x. A second recess i in the drum engages the bolt j mounted under control of a spring k in supports l, the signal rod, drum, and bolt being normally locked in the position shown by the projection m on the armature n engaging the projection o on the bolt. The armature n is adapted to be raised by the electromagnet p, the circuit of which is completed in known manner by a train reaching the next station. When the magnet circuit is thus completed, the armature is raised, and releases the bolt j, &c., so allowing the signal rod a to be pulled down to give the signal for the next train, the armature being supported in its raised position on the shoulder u of the spring- controlled latch r in the event of the magnetcircuit being subsequently broken. When the signal rod is pulled down, the drum g is rotated, and the bolt j is actuated to disengage the latch r, so allowing the armature to drop. When the signal rod is released, the spring k returns the bolt, drum, and signal rod to normal position, where they are again locked by the armature. The cheeks x are pivoted at v and controlled by a spring w, so that the drum can be displaced to allow the return of the signal rod, should the hook e, when lowered, pass clear of the recess f.
Patent GB-190227996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: WEILER VALENTINE
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 27,996. Weiler, V. Dec. 18. Traps.-Relates to a continuously-acting trap for rats, mice, and the like. A wirework cage 5 is fitted with a sliding door 6 at one side and with an opening 8 at the top. Guide-plates 9 are fixed to the cage at each side of the opening 8, and an upper or trapping compartment 10, open at both ends, is secured between the plates. A platform 14 is pivoted at one side on a rod 15 mounted in end plates 16. The platform 14 is held in the raised or set position by a catch rod 31, the free end of which works through a guide 32 on the underside of the platform and engages a spring keeper 34 attached to one of the sides of the compartment 10. The other end of the catch rod 31 is pivoted at 30 to an arm 29 on a rock-shaft 27 mounted in an extension 14<a> of the platform 14. Curved arms 26, attached to the shaft 27 and working through slots in the platform 14. support a tripping-plate 24, over which the bait 39 is hung from a spring 37 in a dome 12 with removable cover arranged on the top of the compartment 10. The plate 24 is held in a raised position by a small spring, not shown in Fig. 2. When an animal treads on the plate 24 and depresses it, the latch 31 is withdrawn from the keeper 34 and the platform 14 falls depositing the animal in the cage 5. A weighted arm connected to the platform 14 returns the latter to the set position, and the spring attached to the plate 24 causes the rod 31 to engage the keeper 34. Hinged inclined approaches 19 are secured at each end of the cage 5, and can be folded up to facilitate the trap being packed.
Patent GB-190302477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Life-preservers
Inventor: ELENIUS JOHN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 2477. Elenius, J. A. Feb. 2. Belts &c.-A series of inflatable chambers 1 are cemented or otherwise connected together, the end chambers being fitted with slotted extensions 4 for receiving the ends of an adjustable belt 6, 7, 8, by means of which the buoyant apparatus is attached to the body. Each chamber is fitted with a nozzle 2 having a non-return valve 3, and the chambers are simultaneously inflated by a pipe 9 having branches provided with screw couplings 12. The nozzles 2 are closed by stoppers 12<a>, 12<b> attached to a chain. Small bands 8<1> connect the chambers to the belt.
Patent GB-190305163-A (GB)
Title: Means of Closing Punctured Air Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: PETER LOUIS
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5163. Peter, L. March 5. Tyres, pneumatic.-The punctured air tube d, Fig. 3, of a cycle or motor-car tyre is repaired by means of a strip composed of two adherent layers of raw india-rubber b and vulcanized india-rubber a. The surface of the raw india - rubber layer is moistened with benzene or other solvent, and is applied to the similarlymoistened surface of the air tube around the puncture. A bandage f, secured by a lacing g, holds the strip in position until dry. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a short fabric-strengthened india-rubber tube h, having preferably a raw india-rubber surface m, is placed within the air tube d when a large puncture C has been made.
Patent GB-190311634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conductors and Collectors for Electric Traction
Inventor: MEGROZ AUGUSTE
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 11,634. MÚgroz, A. May 21. Electric railways with insulated and protected conductors or third rails placed in the middle of the lines between the rails and a little above the level of the same. Conductors.-The conductor is formed of two flanged iron bars a provided with copper aluminium or other strips b and arranged parallel so as to form a kind of conduit supported at intervals on insulating blocks g by means of metal plates forming forks f. The conductors are fixed in the forks by clamps d and spacing-pieces e, and they are protected by outer insulating-coverings c. Angle-irons h, embedded in the insulating-blocks g, are connected by rods i to the rails &c. to fix the blocks in position. For alternating currents, the two bars a are placed on separate supports so as to be independent of each other. Collectors.-The current collector consists of a skate n, which makes contact with the undersides of the conductor flanges and is attached to a plate o connected by springs v and plugs w to the ends of a tube q. The plate o slides between the depending flanges of a socket p loosely mounted on the tube q, being guided by a pin r working in a slot f. The tube q is carried on insulating-supports in brackets t connected to the car ; another current may be carried to the motor from the pin r. The lower face of the skate is covered with leather x or other insulating-material to prevent short-circuiting at crossings.
Patent GB-190314865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Twin or Multiple Screw Steamers and their Propeller Shaft Structures.
Inventor: COUSINS JOHN BOOTH
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,865. Cousins, J. B. July 4. Ships' framing and plating.-In twin or multiple screw vessels having the propeller shaft structures bossed outwards, vibration is reduced, and free vertical movement of the hull is permitted, by filling one or more tubes F between the upper and lower plates C, D of the structute. Figs. 3 and 4 show in detail methods of fitting the tubes F in place.
Patent GB-190317519-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drawing or Ruling Pen.
Inventor: HILLMAN CHARLES JENNINGS
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,519. Hillman, C. J. Aug. 12. Ruling-pens.-A pen, in which the necessity of re-setting is obviated by low cost, and which is suitable for the preparation of mechanical and other drawings on paper, stone, zinc, &c., for the ruling of account books, and for similar purposes, is made by stamping or otherwise cutting-out of a sheet of suitable metal, portions which are subsequently, or simultaneously, pressed into V shaped form in cross-section at the points, with an inkholding section lower down, the other end being adapted to be attached to an ordinary holder. Figs. 1, 3, 5 and 7 show various forms of stamping, which are bent longitudinally along the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190324532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cap Bar Roller Bearings for Spinning and Doubling Machines.
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 24,532. Lees & Co., A., and Taylor, R. Nov. 12. Rollers and roller heads.-In cap-bar roller bearings for spinning and doubling machines, the cranked fingers hitherto necessary at each stand are dispensed with. The fingers 11 shown in elevation Fig. 1, and in plan Fig. 2, and the intermediate fingers 12, Fig. 6, in which the top rollers 8, 9, and 10 have their beariags, are mounted on a rod 15, preferably round in section, the ends of which are flattened to prevent rotation and rest in slots formed in the stand slide 2. The fingers 11 are fitted to the stand slide by a tongue and groove joint, Fig. 3, or by two projections 13 as in Fig. 4, and are rigidly secured by a screw 14, the part resting on the rod 15 being semicircular in section ; the intermediate fingers 12 are secured to the rod 15 by screws 16. The slots which receive the axles of the rollers 9, 10 are milled from the hole which is formed in the fingers to fit the rod 15, thereby ensuring that all the bearings are in line with one another and parallel to the bottom rollers throughout the frame. An adjustable piece 17 is fitted to each of the fingers to form a bearing for the top front roller 8.
Patent GB-190325336-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in Loading Vessels with Coals and other Goods.
Inventor: HASKIN SAMUEL EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 25,336. Haskin, S. E. Nov. 20. Shoots.-In order to prevent breakage in loading ships with coal &c., a tubular hopper-mouthed shoot C is employed, reaching nearly to the bottom of the hold, and fitted with a movable stopper B, which can be retained at any desired height by means of a winch and rope or chain. In operation, the stopper first occupies a position near the top, and is gradually lowered as the shoot is filled up load by load, until it eventually comes out at the bottom end and allows the coal to discharge quietly. The stopper rests in a cage at the bottom of the shoot, and the opening may be so adjusted that the level of coal in the shoot is maintained constant and the discharge is continuous. The lower end of the shoot is telescopic. When the wagons are tipped by a crane, the shoot is mounted in a portable frame.
Patent GB-190404669-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Securing Cuffs in Position on Shirts and the like.
Inventor: HAMMOND PERCY
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 4669. Hammond, P. Feb. 25. Shirt cuffs.-Detachable cuffs are held in position between a strip a of linen or the like, secured to the cuff, wristband, or sleeve of the shirt, and a fixed shirt cuff b which together form a grip when drawn in at the wrist. The strip a may be attached to the outside or inside of the fixed cuff b ; in the latter case, the strip is preferably so attached that the cuff b must be turned back before the loose cuff can be inserted. The strip may be fastened to the inside of the detachable cuff, which then grips the shirt cuff b.
Patent GB-190405364-A (GB)
Title: A New Puzzle or Toy.
Inventor: HAYNES CLARENCE EDGAR
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 5364. Haynes, C. E. March 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Puzzles.-A number of coloured balls 24 are placed in a box 1, divided into compartments 3, 10, 11, 12, and 13. The box has to be manipulated so that the balls roll from the compartment 3, through an aperture 5 in the wall 4 into an alley 8, and thence through apertures 14 in the walls 6, 7 into the other compartments, all the balls of each colour resting finally in a separate compartment. The alley is fitted with a cut-off slide 15, 16 provided with apertures 23, which are made to register with the apertures 14 by drawing the slide forward by the handle 20 against the action of the spring. The apertures 14 alternate with each other on opposite sides of the alley. A glass or other transparent cover 2 is fitted to the box.
Patent GB-190406879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hermetically Sealed Cans used to Contain Preserved Meats, Fruit, Fish, Milk and the like
Inventor: TWEEDALE CHARLES LAKEMAN
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 6879. Tweedale, C. L. March 22. Cans, opening.-Relates to hermetically-sealed cans for meat, fruit, fish, milk, &c. which are opened by tearing strips out of the cans or their lids by means of keys. The part to be torn away is turned over, as the strip S, Fig. 1, and a bead B is formed to stiffen the can C, Figs. 1 and 2, so that the whole of the top of the can, including the strip S, is torn off. The overlapping tongue T, on which the key is placed, is slit at the top edge in all cases, to prevent breaking. The strip may be torn off the edge of the lid L, Fig. 3, the part torn off being in some cases placed vertically, inside or outside the top edge of the can, the corner K taking the place of the bead B, Figs. 1 and 2. In the case of the can shown in Fig. 8, the edge of the plug lid L is torn off, leaving the can still closed by the lid.
Patent GB-190408250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Rod and the like Packings.
Inventor: REDFORD PERCY
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8250. Redford, P. April 11. Stuffing - boxes.-Packing-rings for use with the packing described i n Specification N o . 22,239, A.D. 1900, consists of three main parts 1, 2, 3 with parallel sides separated by subsidiary triangular parts 4. 5, 6. The inner sides of the pieces 1, 2, 3 nearly form a complete circle. The sections of each ring are held against the rod by a spring h in a groove. The rings are arranged to break joint. A piece of metal m fitting into recesses in the rings holds them in position. A solid ring may be placed among the packing-rings. The rings are pressed along the piston-rod by a ring composed of two parts k, k<1> with a wedgeshaped space between them in which an endless spring is placed.
Patent GB-190408883-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Heating by the Circulation of Hot Water
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1905-07-18
Abstract: 8883. Justice, P. M., [Peck, C. C.]. April 18. Liquid meters.- The amount of heat supplied from hot water circulated through radiating- devices for a definite period of time is determined by continuously measuring and registering the flow of liquid, and determining the average difference of temperature of the liquid at inlet and outlet; the total weight of liquid which has passed during the time is multiplied by the difference of temperature. A continuouslyrecording water meter may be placed at the inlet and outlet, and recording-thermometers arranged at both the inlet and outlet. Water meters may be arranged at both ends, so that the difference in their records, due to the contraction of the liquid, gives a measure of the fall in temperature. A recording-thermometer gives the initial temperature to enable the weight of the liquid passing to be calculated. A meter and a thermometer may be arranged at the inlet or outlet, and thermostats arranged at both ends. These thermostats operate valves in waste pipes connected to either the supply or return circuit. A meter is arranged in each waste pipe. Figs. 1 and 8 show recording- mechanism operated by a Worthington meter. The plungers B are fitted in rings b and strike against elastic buffers c at the ends. A lever D, operated by these plungers, actuates, through ratchet gearing d<1>, E, a shaft E' carrying two arms e supporting a vertical grooved roller e<1>. This roller at each revolution presses a paper ribbon G against a metal point h in a plate H. The ribbon passes from a roller J' to a roller J driven by clockwork, and is kept tight by a spring j<1> adjusted by a nut j. The amount of water flowing is determined from the number of perforations g<2>, Fig. 6, on the face of the ribbon. Fig. 3 shows a modified form of recording-apparatus, in which a plate carrying four points h, arranged at different heights, is operated by the gearing shown, and a roller with four grooves as shown in Fig. 4 is used. When the recording-apparatus of the water meter and thermometers is combined, so that both records are obtained on one strip, the strip passes over an additional idle guide-roller so that the meter and thermometer markers can act on two parts of the strip at right-angles to one another.
Patent GB-190410812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Trolleys or Collectors for Electric Tramway and Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BLANEY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 10,812. Blaney, T. May 10. Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system. Colletors.-The trolley head shown in Fig. 1 has the socket which carries the trolley fork B<1> pivoted at C, in a forked extension D, of the pole socket E, to absorb shocks due to the unevenness of the wire and to reduce sparking. Two extensions of the pivoted socket are shown, one being the curved arm F terminating in a shoulder I which is in contact with a spring or an air cushion in a chamber H fixed to the arm D, and the other the curved arm M which terminates close to the periphery of the trolley wheel J and also carries two stops 0, normally pressed against the pole socket by the spring H. When the wheel J meets a joint or any other uneven place in the wire, the wheel moves rearwardly on the axis C and compresses the spring, while the arm M moves with the socket and prevents the wire or any obstruction from getting between the wheel J and pole socket E. The spindle B is grooved and engages a pin placed in the hole K, thus permitting the trolley wheel, fork, and spindle to revolve, but preventing them from leaving the socket A.
Patent GB-190411196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Cutting Off the Supply of Steam to Steam-engine Condensers.
Inventor: MOSELEY DAVID
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 11,196. Moseley, D., and Pickles, W. May 16. Exhaust valves. - An automatic valve for diverting the steam from the condenser to the atmosphere comprises an inlet B, condenser outlet C, atmospheric outlet D, and a valve spindle H carrying two valves J, K having corresponding seats E. F. When the condenser has a p o o r vacuum, the valve K is kept closed by an adjustable weighted lever having one end attached to the valve stem. Or the valve stem may have a rack S gearing with a pinion on a shaft in connection with a piston in a dash-pot. The stem has a handle T used for grinding the valves, and also a locking-arrangement consisting of a nut and screw. When the nut is in the centre, the valve works automatically. An opening Y is provided for introducing liquid to form a seal to the valve J.
Patent GB-190412282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Illusion Apparatus.
Inventor: BOYCE EDWARD CLARENCE
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 12,282. Boyce, E. C. May 30. Exhibitions, scenic and spectacular.-In order to give occupants and onlookers the impression of going down in a submarine boat, a structure, arranged preferably beneath an artificial lake, is constructed like an ordinary steamboat, with a central saloon 10, Fig. 2, and cabins 11, and is provided with a collapsable boat-shaped superstructure raised and lowered by means of air cylinders 90, the ladders 58, Fig. 13, within the superstructure being hinged and provided with rollers for running on the deck. Water containing fish, seaweed, &c. can be circulated in an open or closed passage 33, Fig. 2, round tha outside of the structure by a paddle-wheel 34, Fig. 9, driven from an electromotor 48, and the hinged floors of the cabins can be rocked by cams operated from the same motor. By opening a valve 23, water may be allowed to rush from the lake along the hollow ceiling 19 of the saloon, down end pipes 21, and along the hollow floor 20 to a tank, whence it is pumped back into the lake, the noise of the rushing water being intensified by fitting a trumpet-shaped mouthpiece in one of the end tubes. The hatchways are closed by hinged doors 63, Fig. 13, secured by locking- devices 66. To make it appear to onlookers that the structure is travelling under water after it is submerged, air bubbles may be allowed to escape along a given course from a series of perforated pipes on the bottom, and. a similar collapsable superstructure may be raised at the further side of the lake. Glazed portholes 12, Fig. 2, and windows allow the water in the passage 33 and in the hollow ceiling and floor and above the superstructure to be seen. The bottom of the lake is lined with a dark material, and scenery may be displayed on its walls, the front of the lake being fenced or walled so as to form separate passages for the exit and entrance of passengers and onlookers. In a modification, a wheeled frame carrying a flag or other device normally rests upon a submerged platform at one end of the superstructure, and can be caused to travel along the bed of the lake by a travelling cable ; the cable runs between pulleys on the platform, so as to be raised and lowered with the superstructure, and the bed is arranged so that the flag will sway to and fro above the water. The collapsable superstructure may be fitted to a movable boat-like structure running on the bottom of the lake.